From Topeka to Tchebebe

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From Topeka to Tchebebe

• A presentation by CHF International
• Global Perspectives Internationalizing
  Extension
• National Conference
• March 25-27, 2003

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From Topeka to Tchebebe- Overview -

• Links between cooperative extension and
  international community education
• Perspectives on integrating a global message
• An example of how seemingly small messages can
  influence perceptions

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Links between cooperative extensionand
international community education
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From Topeka to Tchebebe(were not in Kansas
anymore)
Peace Corps Volunteer Maternal and Child Health
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From Topeka to Tchebebe
Appears different, but many similarities
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From Topeka to Tchebebe
Coop Extension provides knowledge to improve
quality of life
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From Topeka to Tchebebe
Community Education - Nutrition
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From Topeka to Tchebebe(and back)
Angies day care center -well balanced
meals -getting shots on time
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From Topeka to Tchebebe(and back)
Similarities to Coop Extension
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From Topeka to Tchebebe(and back)
Today, county extension agents conduct health
education programs on a wide range of topics,
tomorrow we expect to do even more.
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From Topeka to Tchebebe
Since 9/11 (and perhaps renewed last week),
Americans have become thirsty for knowledge about
international affairs -- how our lives are
already linked to the global community. Internat
ionalizing messages and materials can help us
begin to identify the most constructive ways to
participate in the global community.
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Perspectives on integrating a global message
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CHF International

• CHF International is
• an overseas cooperative development
  organization
• celebrating 50 years of success
• non-profit
• humanitarian relief and economic development

AFGHANISTAN - RELIEF
ROMANIA - LENDING
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CHF International

• CHF Internationals Mission
• CHF serves as a catalyst for long-lasting
  positive change in low-income communities around
  the world, helping to improve economic
  circumstances and environments.

GUATEMALA AGRICULTURAL TRAINING
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CHF International

• Programs such as

• Agriculture Environment
• Business Development / Training
• Microfinance Home Improvement Lending
• Disaster Response and Reconstruction
• and much, much more.

AZERBAIJAN BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
My role communications
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Global Perspectives
Cooperative extension programs could review and
revise materials to reflect our global position.
Consider the wording National network
Global network Stronger communities Better
world Good environmental citizen Effect on
global conditions
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Global Perspectives
Cooperative extension could review and revise
materials to reflect our global position.
Consider your photos and stories Give
international examples State office may be
able to provide Orgs like CHF International
may also
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An example of how seemingly small messages can
influence perception(The CHF InternationalArt
Contest)
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International Art Contest
CHF International's 2nd International Arts
Festival -and-Japan's 10th AnnualWorld
Children's Picture Contest
Past themes included What makes a beautiful
community?
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International Art Contest
This year we asked How could we create a more
peaceful world?
The theme stimulated students thinking about
global issues improving quality of life for all.
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• Sample titles of artwork
• Lets Build Bridges Between Countries where
  People Who Live Differently Can Meet and Fish
  Together
• Friendship and beauty grow from planting the
  seeds together
• Happiness Is A Friend who is Different from Me
• If I can get Along with my Sister, the Whole
  World Can Too
• (an entry from Kansas)

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Global Perspectives

• Conclusions
• - Cooperative extension addresses universal needs
  (were more alike than different)
• Even small changes in our messaging can make big
  shifts in perceptions
• - Even small programs can encourage global
  perspectives

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For more information

• www.chfhq.org
• In particular, see
• Get Involved Visiting International
  Professionals
• About us more on 50th Anniversary Activities